All About CYMBALTA

[@bbs5fairy5]

You are so cute... Love the scarf!! My big sis has red hair, you remind me of her.. So happy to hear that you are virtually pain free.. I was prescribed Cymbalta, several years ago, for the pain I had in my arms, hands and shoulders, due to carpol tunnel/tendinitis/fibro. This was all done through workers comp. They have now decided, that they will no longer approve this med and just abruptly stopped the re-fills.. I have been going through hell... They have kind of approved a lower dose, to ween me off this med... I am so scared to start taking this again, because of the fact that they can just yank it when ever they feel. I know this med helped me with my pain, I was so good. The Dr figured out the right combo of meds to help me, of course i had good days and bad... and now the pain has come back 100x worse.... Uuggh decisions, decisions. ..

[@francesgillotti1378]

Brandy Martinez you can only restart Cymbalta within a three week break. There’s a great Facebook group .Cymbalta should be illegal.

[@cedlebeck]

Being on this medication definitely is a love-hate relationship, before I was taking this medication I was deep in my PTSD and I was only taking a strong dose of mirtazapine. As soon as I started taking Cymbalta I started having a very weird dreams and nightmares that you speak of when I do quit taking it I do not get the withdraws like most people do maybe it's because I also take trentilix thanks for sharing

[@glenndj4215]

Glad to hear you found something to help you. Pain is real, and make life difficult.

[@missis.8146]

UPDATE: I've now been on Cymbalta for 5 and a half years and still credit it with saving my life. As of March 2019, I'm no long on 60mg daily but on 90mg due to increased depressive episodes caused by my graduate program and severe chronic illness / disability (i.e., Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and epilepsy). My daily medicine regimen now involves taking 90mg daily Cymbalta/duloxetine, 300mg daily zonisamide, .5-2mg daily clonazepam, 5000ius daily vitamin D, and 600mg daily calcium. I also have PRN 1mg alprazolam, 500mg Robaxin, and 15mg Meloxicam that I only take in emergencies. These are all being monitored by a team of AMAZING doctors, headed by my absolutely wonderful husband who helps me manage my medicine, symptoms, doctor's appointments, etc. My medical journey is honestly an ever-evolving shit show from both Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (which causes scoliosis, Reynaud's, muscle weakness, depression, tachycardia, syncope, etc.) and epilepsy (a new diagnosis that was mistaken for part of my tachycardia and migraines for the past 7+ years). If you would like to ask me about my medical journey, diagnoses, prescriptions, etc. please head on over to my Twitter, where I am currently most active concerning disability and academia topics. My handle is @amongthygreen. I am not active on this KZbin channel and have not been since 2015. Comments here will most likely not get read. Also, if you're a dude who slides into my DMs on instagram and starts being sleazy, I'll be a mean bitch to you, so you've been warned. That shouldn't have to be said, but the daily harassment I get from men because of this KZbin channel cannot be expressed. Peace. Missi

[@missiworld]

Visit me here unless you're a sleazy dude trying to slide into my DMs: twitter.com/amongthygreen

[@G3ntleChaos]

Thank you so much! This helped me to not freak out lol. I'm on day 2 with cymbalta, super nauseous, I can't sleep either. Taking it for chronic musculoskeletal pain, which caused a vicious circle of pain, depression (because of pain), then the anxiety reared its ugly head (added more pain). Thought I was losing my mind. To ANYONE who deals with chronic pain, my heart goes out to you. You're strong enough, and don't lose hope! I swear this girl is my spirit person lol! Thank you again, I'm going to buy some ginger ale, and stick it out!

[@missiworld]

Best of luck!! I hope that you're doing better day by day with Cymbalta and that it works well for you.

[@theveganvillainess]

It has been very helpful for me too. I have OCD, anxiety and depression. I wasn't expecting much but all of my issues are gone. The nausea for me went away after a couple of weeks, but I'm still having sleeping issues and sexual dysfunction. I'm going yo give it a couple more weeks and then talk to my doctor about getting welbutrin to supplement. I can live with the side effects, I can't live with with OCD. I only see cymbalta withdrawal reviews too. I think it's just people that didn't realize there would be a withdrawal and it's not helpful for people who want a basic review on its effectiveness.

[@helenjoy6316]

As salaam u Aleikum sister. I'm a revert/convert and I too have Ehlers-Danlos,mixed connective tissue disease and systemic lupus too. I'm so pleased to have come across your videos! x

[@rosepena712]

I am so thankful for Cymbalta, it has changed my life! I just started it last week and just the first day the pain from fibromyalgia that has ravaged my life for 16 years started going away. I'm only taking 20 mg a day. I feel happy and almost normal, I feel like I can go back to work soon! I take it when I first wake up because it does give me a little bit of anxiety. It gives me energy and the brain fog, ADD, and pain is much better. The first two days I did have dry mouth and nausea but it went away on the third day. I am also very happy in my mood. I hope this continues. I highly recommend it for fibromyalgia! but start off with a very low dose of 20 milligrams to see how you will tolerate it.

[@BabyHairKiller]

Rose Pena did you gain any weight?

[@melissa4nursing]

Thank you, for the positive statements along with the bad. I like your frankness, thank you again!

[@Skatrdude583]

Awesome video. Very informative. I too worked my way up to 60mg (mainly for anxiety and chronic back pain) and have experienced a significant difference in both. Less pain and overall anxiety free for most situations. Only lasting side effect I still have is decreased appetite and slight headaches

[@francesgillotti1378]

This is poison destroyed my life . The side effects are horrendous. Brain zaps, sweating, nightmares ,tinnitus, no sleep.memory loss.pain, migraines, dizzy etc

[@abbym2607]

I just started on it today due to dysautonomia and depression, so it's nice to hear it from the perspective of someone who is taking it! thanks for the info, I definitely feel better about the decision to take it!

[@ricebowlasmr]

just started up on this today... no luck with celexa, zoloft, wellbutrin, or prozac. hoping this works for me. i'm a bit young (18) so it's a bit riskier to take.... i'm already underweight so i hope this doesn't make me lose anymore weight

[@tys6430]

Thanks for sharing your experience with it. That's great to hear that it worked well for you.

[@charliehaa]

I feel for you kid sorry you have to deal with that I'm pretty sick to my doctor put me in cymbalta for pain and depression I wish you the best

[@TheWinners725]

sister if you are depressed in this life you will be happy in next life because paradise is forever I pray for you to get better

[@habibhabib9152]

Please, never become a doctor. That's the equivalent of someone with an open wound and tell him to pray to god to get better and not to seek any medical attention. hell is wrong with you

[@lukeskywalker3753]

Habib Habib lol crazy christians think prayers will cure everything

[@Josh-t7z8q]

@@kb-89 I doubt that

[@darrinstanfill2320]

...oh here we go with this nutsack stupid shit

[@joannamoore7827]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I too have horrid pain and bipolar depression. My hope is I'll be able to tolerate the side-effects and that this is one that will work for me. I so get it when you talk about not wanting to live. I don't want to kill myself. I can't even stand to nick myself with a razor shaving my legs. But when you feel like there will never be any quality to your life then you just don't wanna be here.

[@colinrow725]

This is my 4th day on Cymbalta and I'm a bit scared. I've heard horror stories and they do give me pause. But I'm willing to risk it because over the past few years I've sunk into a deep depression and I'm desperate for any relief. Other meds have not worked well except Effexor but I could not cope with some of the side effects (unbearable muscle pains). Thank you for the video.

[@robinearley7195]

It seems to help my pain. I don't take opiates. But i do worry about serotonin syndrome

[@frank1809]

I've been on Duloxetine since the 10th of March. So far I have noticed my skeletal pain has subsided. I have noticed hot flashes and sweating a lot. I honestly don't know if I'm going to stick with it.

[@richardlau2447]

Can you tell me about your experience with cymbalta? I see my doctor in a month to decide.

[@carriebrown185]

Every person is different with this drug. Period. I have never had stomach probs, this stuff does nothing for my pain. I walk 30 miles a week with medical MJ, I don't cry easy, a lot of energy, I'm 54. I hurt! I am getting off and not without tapering as my anxiety is WORSE. Like I said try it. It's been three years. No nightmares either ❤️

[@missis.8146]

@sila ismail Yes, the Cymbalta caused me to lose about ten pounds during the first month that I took it. I slowly regained this weight after about five months.

[@TheWinners725]

Muslim people can take med too stop judging by the way great video I have been taking Cymbalta for the past ten years I just started taking it ever other day cause I want to quit taking but side effects are so strong on my legs I get stiffness and spasms I my legs I can't breathe sometimes so start back to 30mg a day every day will see if my legs get better I pray to all humanity to be free from depression because really sucks

[@samke5473]

Very true. Every healing process has 2 parts, first physical (medication), and second psychological or spiritual (prayers). These 2 parts go hand in hand. I agree with you.

[@mattsummers8807]

I been on and off cymbalta a few times. I wanted to go back on it my old doctor would not prescribe it again i did tell him it worked great for me still said no. Yesterday i saw a new doctor told her what i am needing help with and she prescribe it again it really is a great medication!

[@missiworld]

Glad to hear you're doing better with it again. It's definitely not a med that works for everyone, but for those of us who respond well to it, Cymbalta can be lifesaving. Best of luck.

[@dhimes3]

Thank you for sharing....just started for osteo pain and depression.....reassuring to hear some positives...

[@jayfafe]

Thank you for sharing some very helpful information!

[@emmahead9996]

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[@_bailey_shaw5221]

This video was great I have severe fibromyalgia and was thinking about taking cymbalta

[@baileygregg6567]

I am afraid to start taking mine but this gives me some hope ( tearing up as I type)

[@BabyHairKiller]

Bailey Gregg I just started mine. How has it been for you?

[@baileygregg6567]

@@BabyHairKiller Can't say I would know. I have had an embarrassing issue getting some stability with the stress of the house I live at. So I don't want to risk my more reserved side, or the emotions it may flare. I plan to when I get elsewhere more calm because otherwise lately I have noticed it is a matter of focus and these could help in a better setting

[@missis.8146]

@@baileygregg6567 Medication is often only one prong of the solution to handling depression and anxiety, and changing your environment is a major other part. I hope that you can start medication as well as be in a better household, as those acting together will improve your situation so much more than one on their own.

[@stephaniez7983]

Thank you for uploading this video! I was on sertriline (sp?) for 2 weeks and it was the worst. so I'm 100% scared to start taking another pill. I'm going to start tonight, so we will see how it goes.

[@missis.8146]

+Stephanie Zink Best of luck to you! I hope that you have been doing all right since starting to take it.

[@megakicker]

thanks for the great video, god bless you! well i just got this pill for my mom today that she has been depressed, and im so worried now!

[@XDHelloViidaXD]

God Bless you. I hope you’re doing well..

[@nichole3230]

Cymbalta has helped me also. I only been taking it for about 5months. for PTSD and GAD... only thing that scares me a little is the electrical pulsation it sends through my body...

[@nichole3230]

does anybody else get those???

[@OriginalRipndip]

Yes I get this in my head causes headaches and nausea

[@Laffy_Taphy50818]

Thank you so much for sharing. I'm starting cymbalta tomorrow as a way to address tramadol dependence. This makes me optimistic :)

[@LalaXB]

Jane Doe hi Jane, how did that go? Switching from tramadol to Cymbalta ? I'm in the same boat

[@rockyb721]

Lala Galindo I am also curious about the switch from tramadol to Cymbalta. Did you have any issues? I am starting it tomorrow.

[@LalaXB]

I decided to not use Cymbalta yet. I wanted to detox from Tramadol first - so I went cold-turkey detox, and see how my pain did without medicine, I do not want to have to go through detox with Cymbalta like I did with Tramadol. So right now, I'm treating pain with Motrin for now, and see how it goes. Hope this helps somehow.

[@cocochanel1621]

This was very helpful, I'm getting ready to start cymbalta and I'm coming off celexa cause it's just not doing it for me anymore, was on it for 2 years

[@MaryBrooks123]

I see that this is an old post, but I have to warn everyone on here and hope and pray that it gets seen. I'd suggest getting off of this Cymbalta. I'm sorry to hijack your comment thread. I understand that you have a lot of health issues and I'm so sorry to hear that. I also do and also took Cymbalta at one time. However, I feel compelled to share this story. I currently have a friend who is on the verge of death because of this drug. He has been diagnosed with Drug Induced Dystonia and Drug Induced Myoclonus. His body is in 24/7 seizures and convulsions, he has Grand Mal at night and cannot breathe, he speaks worse than a Parkinsons patient, and he is deteriorating quickly. This was listed as a "rare" side effect of Cymbalta, but if this is possible at all then this drug should not be on the market. One of these Grand mal seizures could take his life if he doesn't kill himself first to end his suffering. He has already tried once. It is HORRENDOUS. --- I've never seen anything like this. His life has been completely paralyzed by this drug. Keep in mind that he also LIKED this drug. He thought that it was doing him some good. He took it for 2 years and now this has happened. I cannot stand to see this happen to anyone else so I had to share. --- I have been off all of my pain and anti depressant meds for many years now and I feel like I dodged a bullet. If you must be on a drug, I would say that as much as you like this one, you'd be safer to get off it and try something else. ---- I also highly suggest the book Medical Medium. It is outstanding, groundbreaking information and could help you and so many people. It has changed my life and gotten to the root cause of all my pain and depression and I feel great now, and med free.

[@taffydavenport1965]

Great video. Just started taking Cymbata. Feel better after just 4 days !

[@klv400]

taffydavenport1965 is it still working for you I have severe nerve damage in my back had this medication for two months now scared to take it but I am about ready to start taking it because it hurts so bad cannot walk almost. Thanks for your time

[@tessriane]

[@OnTheFritz602]

Good video, glad it helped you as much as it did. I'm looking to go on this as I've been on an old school med that causes weight gain. Imipramine. (Long story) And I have joint pain, obviously not like you, but if this can help with my anxiety, depression, and pain, I'll be a happy camper. Thanks for the vid and I hope you are doing well!

[@shopshopaholic]

Did the dry mouth go away for you? I'm on my second day and I'm really hoping this is temporary

[@amethystiumm]

Salam, i just got my Cymbalta prescription today and i am wondering if it make everyone taking it loose weight..thanks:)

[@missis.8146]

amethystiumm Weight loss is a really common side-effect of Cymbalta, but it doesn't effect absolutely everyone. Anti-depressants can also cause weight-gain in some people. The only way to find out how it's going to affect you is to try your prescription for at least six weeks. Only after that will you know how your body tolerates it.

[@givenchyize]

Thank you for your review. It's nice to hear something about a drug that is making a positive difference. I was curious about a few things: Did cymbalta reduce your appetite in general, did it curb any cravings for foods like sweets, sugar, etc? Also, did cymbalta cause any constipation? How about effects on libido? The other two drugs in this SNRI classification are effexor and pristiq; my experience is that they cause terrible constipation no matter how good your diet is. For the first few months I had no interest in sex, or the ability to perform at all. However, after about 2 months libido returned. I wish I could have stayed on effexor, it did everything well, except terrible constipation.

[@Joe-gu6oe]

Many yrs ago I was diagnosed with GAD accompanied with severe panic. A heart doc sent me to a psychiatrist and, his meds worked. I'll skip my long, interesting story by saying, apx 3 yrs ago my 120mg dose/day of Cymbalta was reduced to 60mg/day because I was occasionally acting out my dreams. Fortunately, while sleeping I have little strength and, my wife still has hair. Now, I am on day two of weaning off 60mg Cymbalta, with high hopes that the swelling in my feet will at least lessen. I have Parkinson's Disease, CKD3, osteoarthritis (two 'total shoulder reverse replacements' in the last 11 and one half months). There are reasons for my pain and, Cymbalta has helped a small bit.

[@OriginalRipndip]

I have these same symptoms! Who is your doctor I cant go to these ghetto good doctors in NYC. I've been suffering for 15 years with lax ligaments, restless legs pain and depression memory loss

[@mrgordy1980]

I like this girl. Thank you for the good advice

[@elsagrace3893]

Can you tell us what else you have tried? It will be very helpful to compare to what I have taken so far. Thanks.

[@missis.8146]

I'm one of the lucky ones who landed on the right med the first time. My psychiatrist had other patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome before me and knew that cymbalta was most likely the best medication due to its similar treatment use in fibromyalgia. So a combination of luck and skilled doctors meant that I didn't have to go through trial and error of several drugs.

[@dyme4077]

this is how I feel missing one day of my Cymbalta 2 doses at a time pee day.

[@DavidRandallCurtis]

Thanks for posting this!

[@angelynnmarieify]

May I ask if and when the dry mouth will end? its annoying and i have such a bad taste in my mouth haha

[@micheleharte5570]

Are you still on this med and does it still help if you are on it?

[@Guineamick]

have your bad side effects ever gone away over the time? also if the bad side effects start fading away do you notice the good mood effects of the anti depressant go away as well?

[@missis.8146]

The side effects like stomach ache and appetite change generally left for me after a couple of months. When I went up a dose, my appetite changed again, but it was minor in comparison. However, the good mood effects have stayed present, and what I've noticed most over the years of taking the medication is that it has produced stability in my mood. I still get depressed, and I will always have depression, but the depressive episodes are further apart from one another, last for shorter durations, and aren't as severe as they were before. And to me, that's success. That's more than I could have asked for before. Plus on top of everything else, even if I am in a depressive episode, it's still doing a ton to control my pain and tachycardia that isn't connected to depression at all. So that benefit is stable all the way through.

[@jadeclark7343]

Hello great video. I have the same condition and just started on this med yesterday I'm feeling really strange and jittery and have nausea and slight insomnia. Did you get any side effects and how long did it take for them to get better?

[@rosepena712]

what is the dose that you started on? I started on the lowest dose of 20 milligrams once a day to see how your body will react to it. And take it first thing when you wake up. I got a little bit of nausea, dry mouth and anxiety but it went away after a couple days.

[@anglo-saxontreasureseekers1339]

hi i take cymbalta 60 mg a day and lyrica 225mg a day and targiniq 60mg a day and I still have pain any suggestions what I should take to stop the pain please? thanks clive

[@IsaacNewton1966]

Cymbalta was horrible for me, but I am really glad that it worked for you! With all meds, you have to always weigh the good and bad.

[@missis.8146]

Yeah, that's one of the sad things with any SSRI or SNRI. It often takes trial and error between the patient and doctor to find what medication is going to work best, as each med is treating different physical problems within the brain. And for many psychiatrists, it's a complete guess for a depressed patient unless they have other symptoms to help them know what specific type of medication is going to be helpful. I hope that you have found something that works better now! Sometimes it just takes a while, which really sucks because of the withdrawl effects. I wish you the best of luck.

[@XxEmoTeenageDreamxX]

i just started taking cymbalta and ive had loss of appetite but im scared of gaining weight because of my eating disorder can anyone help me out with what theyve experienced because ive looked up it can cause both weight gain and weight loss and i really dont wanna gain any it would make me more depressed ;-;

[@rainman7023]

Cymbalta is one of the hardest things I have ever quit. Quitting adderall wasn't as hard. The withdrawals are no joke. I'm not suicidal at all like some but the withdrawals from this stuff makes you feel like you're dying. You will get jitters, brain zaps, burning sensations, bad dry mouth, and facial paresthesia. I would not recommend this drug to anyone. Try something safe like Prozac or Lexapro. Even switching from this drug to Prozac gives you severe withdrawals. LIKE SERIOUSLY... DON'T TAKE CYMBALTA.

[@henrylance6584]

Hi are you still on your medication I started taking medication next week are still on it I have neck pain a body aches I have anxiety depression also

[@missis.8146]

Hi. It's been 5 and a half years, and I'm still on Cymbalta. It's still working and still saving my life. I recently went up a dose because of being massively depressed from my PhD program, which my psychiatrist and I had been pondering doing for a year now. We finally made the jump from 60mg to 90mg this past month, and it's helped a lot. It also has still helped a lot with my general pain and makes life more bearable. I hope it's treating you well. Hang in there.

[@theresadoc32]

Question why are you withdrawing from it if it works? I just started it and hate the dizziness. After so long do you have to get off of it?

[@missiworld]

I've had to go off of Cymbalta twice due to insurance difficulties. When I've lost my insurance in the past, I had to stop taking my medication since it was so expensive.

[@lisafoster8845]

It has helped me a lot.

[@osprofutebolmalaquias2006]

não falo inglês....que saber sobre o medicamento

[@felipec.925]

What about anxiety? Specifically social anxiety? What about energy?

[@OriginalRipndip]

I have the same question

[@missis.8146]

It helps with general anxiety since untreated depression is highly comorbid with anxiety and often causes anxiety. I can't answer for social anxiety because I don't have that and actually have an extreme /lack/ of social anxiety. I could happily talk to a brick wall for an hour or a hall of a thousand people and be just as good. It also helped to improve my energy a lot since it allowed me to get better nights of sleep.

[@charliehaa]

Have you tried seroquel that give you nightmares I woke up screaming one night not fun

[@tuforu4]

i went on prozac it was shocking it drove me to very near suicide,,

[@91Tribual]

What kind of pain did it mitigate?

[@missis.8146]

Chronic joint and muscle pain caused by Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

[@shaheemahmed4711]

May ALLAH SWT Cure you of all your illnesses and give you health, wealth and happiness.

[@francesgillotti1378]

Poison don’t take

[@elbachirmessaoudi44]

indian and moroccan food are the most powerful "drug"against depression and all pain!lol

[@godskidreyes]

So I just got this med. I'm in the army well crazy is part of my name lol my problems is depressions and moodiness and with draw from people. , being around a lot of people freaks me out makes me watchable like being overseas. Well don't want say I'm crazy but God hope this helps me my marriage is on the line for me being a penis all day long .

[@stevelayman8934]

godskidreye

[@clausmehl8731]

Prescribed chemical lobotomy.

[@XxEmoTeenageDreamxX]

i just started taking cymbalta and ive had loss of appetite but im scared of gaining weight because of my eating disorder can anyone help me out with what theyve experienced because ive looked up it can cause both weight gain and weight loss and i really dont wanna gain any it would make me more depressed ;-;